NEWS PRODUCTS OBSERVATIONS green * way Good Read Illinois organic grower John Peterson shares recipes, along with folksy wisdom on growing vegetables in Farmer John’s Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables. The quirky Peterson became a celebrity as a result of the award-winning documentary The Real Dirt on Farmer John.

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—Daryl Hannah, as quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle

Beach Tote
This colorful tote is made of fused
layers of recycled plastic bags
and lined with vinyl. It’s manufactured
by Conserve, an Indian nonprofit
that turns waste into usable fashion,
providing employment in disadvan-
taged communities.

BOOST YOUR MILEAGE Packing light for your summer road trip pays off at the pump. Carrying around an extra 100 pounds of weight can decrease gas mileage by up to 2 percent. Read more gas-saving tips.

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